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July 25, 2010

Bosson Arab Head Plaque

July 25, 2010/ Claire Spence
My second scary Arab wall ornament. My first has a panther on his shoulder, this chap has an eagle.

This one is in much better condition than my first, so should be worth at least over £25 if I choose to sell it on eBay. I got it for £2 at yet another car boot sale.

July 25, 2010/ Claire Spence/

Claire Spence

July 25, 2010

Sylvac Green Rabbit

July 25, 2010/ Claire Spence
Perhaps someone could help me on this. I've been looking to pick up a Sylvac green rabbit for a while now, and couldn't believe my luck that this huge one was £3 at the car boot sale today.

I'm not sure if it's an actual Sylvac, as it just says Made in England on the bottom, does anyone know the history of these bunnies?

July 25, 2010/ Claire Spence/

Claire Spence

July 22, 2010

Boat Shaped Home Cocktail Bar

July 22, 2010/ Claire Spence
I've talked about this piece of furniture in the past, it's been my Most Wanted kitsch item for a few years now.

And now, I HAVE ONE! I found one on eBay and my parents have bought me it for my 30th birthday which is next month.

It arrived today and I'm so excited about it that I can barely blog. So here's a photo. I've begun dolling it up already.

July 22, 2010/ Claire Spence/

Claire Spence

July 21, 2010

Topiary Squirrel

July 21, 2010/ Claire Spence
This was my birthday present to my Dad a few weeks back.
The frames are available from Donaghadee Garden Centre for £17.99

July 21, 2010/ Claire Spence/
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Claire Spence

July 21, 2010

1960's Style Circular Rugs

July 21, 2010/ Claire Spence
Nice alternative to a long rug down a narrow hallway.
There were two of these rugs here when we moved in, I've added a few more.
You can find these at Ikea, can't remember the exact price, but definitely under £15 each or I wouldn't have bought them.

July 21, 2010/ Claire Spence/
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Claire Spence

July 19, 2010

Music Box Chalet Mansion

July 19, 2010/ Claire Spence
I bought a slightly larger version of the Swiss chalet souvenir music boxes, pictured in the centre of the 'village'.

Car boot sale find this time. It has the air of nouveau-rich moving into my little wooden town and building a huge big, ugly version of the existing houses.
Maybe I'm thinking about it too much.

July 19, 2010/ Claire Spence/

Claire Spence

July 18, 2010

Two Taxidermied Birds

July 18, 2010/ Claire Spence
A wonky duck & I think the guy at the Market said the other one is a pheasant or partridge?

Bought at a very good price, as the man said,
"Two birds going cheap cheap".

July 18, 2010/ Claire Spence/
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Claire Spence

July 16, 2010

Genuine Taxidermy Piranha Fish

July 16, 2010/ Claire Spence
This scary monster arrived from Malta today. The teeth are fake I think, and the eyes most certainly are, but the rest is real.

I love taxidermy, although I acknowledge it's not to everyone's taste. This again was a legal piece which came with it's EU import papers.
It would be quite the conversation starter if my house wasn't already so bizarre.

July 16, 2010/ Claire Spence/
taxidermy

Claire Spence

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